CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: Last week on World Water Day, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Ocean Conservancy, Illinois Environmental Council, and Loyola University scientists held a press conference with partners at the Museum of Science and Industry to discuss protecting the Great Lakes and waterways from the environmental and health risks of microfiber pollution. The Great Lakes provide drinking water for more th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: The AMA is pleased to announce that four new members will join the Academic Council in July 2024: Linda Alkire, Kelly Hewett, Girish Malapragada, and Adam Rapp. In addition, present member Kay Peters will join the Executive Committee for the term 2024-2028. Linda Alkire Linda Alkire (nee Nasr) is Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, at Texas State University. She earned her P  more

ITASCA, Illinois, March 27 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: While mothers of infants are aware of safe sleep practices for babies as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, they find them unrealistic and use non-recommended practices if they think it will help them and their infants sleep, according to a Pediatrics study. The article, "The Tension between AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines and Infant Sleep," published in the April 2024 Pediatri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Researchers unveil the hidden consequences of the pandemic on colorectal cancer, revealing that surgical cases dramatically declined in 2020 and patients had more advanced-stage disease Key Takeaways * In a retrospective analysis of 105,517 patients with colorectal cancer, researchers found that colorectal cancer surgical cases fell by 17.3% during the first year of the pandemic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Leaders from across the country who value California's growing boating, waterways, and recreation industries descended on Sacramento on March 12-13, 2024 to attend the 8th Annual California Boating Congress (CBC). More than 75 industry leaders attended the two-day policy conference that featured state elected officials, regulators, and marine recreation experts.   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 27 -- The Illinois Manufacturers' Association issued the following news release: The field of contenders for the 2024 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the fifth annual "Makers Madness" contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, "Makers Madness" is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 (TNSres) -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Last week on World Water Day, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Ocean Conservancy, Illinois Environmental Council, and Loyola University scientists held a press conference with partners at the Museum of Science and Industry to discuss protecting the Great Lakes and waterways from the environmental and health risks of microfiber pollution. The Great Lakes provide drinking water for   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 27 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery issued the following news release: Edith Tzeng, MD, FACS, DFSVS, is a professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and the chief of vascular surgery at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. She has been a vascular surgeon-scientist for nearly 25 years, and her research has focused on translational studies and clinical trials. Edith Tzeng, MD, shares a journey from her immig  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: Leading health care and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, as a means to help improve the health of our nation. These organizations include the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Medical Specialt  more