Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Thursday November 21, 2024 ( 7 items )  

American Academy of Neurology: How Long Does It Take to Recover From 'Brain on Fire' Disorder?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: Recovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is brain swelling caused when the immune system attacks the brain. A patient memoir titled "Bra  more

American Academy of Neurology: Study Finds Disparities in Telemedicine Use for Neurological Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R)Clinical Practice , an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These results do not prove these factors increase or decrease a pe  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Federal Funds Bankroll MN's Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040 Mandate
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Federal funds bankroll MN's carbon-free electricity by 2040 mandate Written by Sarah Montalbano The Star Tribune wrote an in-depth piece on the widespread fears of utilities that President-elect Donald Trump wil  more

Dunwoody College of Technology: Automation & Controls Engineering Technology Degree Program Earns Accreditation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 21 -- The Dunwoody College of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET also reaccredits Industrial Engineering Technology Program * * * Dunwoody College of Technology's Bachelor of Science degree program in Automation & Controls Engineering Technology has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, the quality assurance organization focused on college and univer  more

Luther College choir ensembles chosen for special performances at Minnesota professional conferences
DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 19 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College, home to one of the largest undergraduate music programs in the nation, is proud to announce that its Cathedral Choir and Norskkor were each selected by blind audition for special performances at upcoming professional conferences in Minnesota. For the first time, Cathedral Choir was selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota conference concert. The concert starts at 9:30 a.m. S  more

New Pelvic Cradle Elevates Birthing Experience
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Nov. 20 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: BoneFoam, Inc. aligns evidence-based data with birthing device to better achieve sacrum-free positioning CORCORAN, Minn., Nov. 20, 2024 BoneFoam, Inc., the leader in patient positioning, introduces a groundbreaking OB/GYN solution that enhances patient safety and comfort. By simultaneously elevating the pelvis to open both the pelvic inlet and outlet and allowing sacrococcygeal flexion, t  more

Trinity Professor Receives Two-Year Grant to Support Research Lab
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: Davarian L. Baldwin, Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies at Trinity College, has received a two-year grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation for his Smart Cities Research Lab. This award will provide educational and research support for communities examining the financial relationships between campuses and their host communities through the lab's Payment in Lieu of Taxes an  more