BASEL, Switzerland, July 8 -- Agriculture, a scientific open access journal on the science of cultivating the soil, growing, harvesting crops and raising livestock, published 21 research articles, including the following topics, in its June 2019 edition: * A Critical Review on Soil Chemical Processes that Control How Soil pH Affects Phosphorus Availability to Plants * Addressing Animal Welfare through Collaborative Stakeholder Networks * Assessment of Cover Crop Management Strategies in Nebra  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 8 -- The National Association for Music Education issued the following news release: In collaboration with the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2019 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards. These grants support the work of NAfME federated music education associations (MEAs) by augmenting existing advocacy initiatives and creating new advocacy opportunities. This  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 12 -- The Irrigation Association issued the following news release, dated July 9: The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Jake LaRue of Omaha, Nebraska, has been named the recipient of the 2019 Industry Achievement Award. This award is the IA's highest honor and recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates outstanding contributions to the advancement of the irrigation industry, as well as its products and programs. As head of the research and develo  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 12 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Alena Balasanova, M.D., director of addictions psychiatry education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, was responsible for getting a resolution passed by the American Medical Association dealing with destigmatizing language as it pertains to addiction. In the process of getting her resolution passed, Dr. Balasanova rece  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 10 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., professor of internal medicine-infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of four internationally recognized scientists to lead a large international clinical research study. The study will compare two drugs in an effort to prevent multi-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the home setting. The study is comparing the safety and effecti  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 8 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: The Munroe-Meyer Institute and Millard Public Schools will partner on new social and recreational skills development programs for special education students with autism and other forms of intellectual and developmental disabilities, designed to decrease social isolation and prepare students for life after school. "Social and life skills development is essential for the long-term prosperity o  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 9 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: A team of University of Nebraska Medical Center physician-scientists and engineers is testing a way to prevent the common recurrence of stent blockages in patients with coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the U.S. and in the world. Blockages in coronary arteries are treated with bypass surgery or with the most popular way -- stents -  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 10 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: It's not too late to register for Saturday's Owl Ride, Omaha's nighttime urban cycling adventure. The unique recreational bike ride, now in its ninth year, is the largest annual night bicycle ride between Chicago and Denver. Register online by visiting http://www.owlride.org. The cost is $45 for adults and $25 for children 18 and under when riding with an adult; $50 and $30 the day of the e  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 11 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Jill Selzle, a physician assistant with Nebraska Medicine in the department of surgery's division of cardiothoracic surgery, will discuss "The ENDS Game" a review of electronic nicotine delivery systems at the July 23 Omaha Science Cafe at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Selzle graduated from Hastings (Neb.) College with a bachelor of arts in bio-psych Spanish communications. She th  more