ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: As the immediate threat of COVID-19 subsides, investigating the virus's lasting impacts remains essential. A new study led by researchers at Emory AI.Health, published in the Journal of Computers in Medicine and Biology, sheds light on the significant lung damage caused by severe COVID-19. About the study The study utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze CT scans from over 3,400 patients across   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised Gentiva, a dedicated hospice, palliative and personal care services company, on health care matters in the sale of its personal care operations to Addus HomeCare Corporation for approximately $350 million. Gentiva's personal care operations serve over 16,000 patients per day in seven states including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The tran  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products. "Nicotine vapor products pose significant health risks, especially to our youth, with potential long-term consequences such as respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems and addiction," said Rep. Hugley. "The   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) was named by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products. In the most recent legislative session, Rep. Gaines authored House Bill 1260 to establish the Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory. HB 1260 passed the House 163-4 but did not receive a vote in the Senate.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn) recently hosted a roundtable discussion for women-owned minority businesses at the State Capitol on Monday, June 3, 2024. The primary objective of the meeting was to support women-owned minority businesses in their endeavors to become state vendors or contractors. "I was proud to host this important roundtable discussion to offer tools and support to women-owned mino  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Long before he was a history professor, the new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean was interested in the past. "My dad was a seminary professor who taught, among other things, Old Testament history, and he loved history," said Dr. John Thomas Scott, who goes by Tom. "He would take me around historical sites and give me history books to read. So, I've been a history nerd since I was a kid." Those experiences dur  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSres) -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: By Hunter Abell CAU partners with the City of Atlanta to welcome young African leaders to the area. Clark Atlanta University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 19 - July 28, Clark Atlanta University, (CAU) will host 25 of Africa's bright, emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership Instit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The University System of Georgia issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II interim president of Albany State University, effective July 1, 2024. Drake replaces President Marion Ross Fedrick, who announced in February she had accepted the role of executive vice president and chief of staff to the president at Georgia State University. Currently, Drake is the presiden  more