SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 16 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news: Amira Nafiseh is a first-year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine and plans to pursue a pediatric subspecialty, possibly oncology or critical care. In addition to patient care, she hopes to continue her involvement in public health and clinical research and assist in developing sustainable global health efforts. Leah Genn grew up in Sarasota, Florida and graduated from Flo  more

PARIS, France, April 15 -- Apidologie, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features behavior, ecology, pollination, genetics, physiology, toxicology and pathology from the National Institute of Agricultural Research, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2020 edition: * Assessing virulence of Varroa destructor mites from different honey bee management regimes * Dietary requirements of individual nectar foragers, and colony-level pollen and nectar consumption: a revi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 13 -- Current Sports Medicine Reports, a journal from the American College of Sports Medicine that says it focuses on the clinical aspects of sports medicine, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2020 edition: * Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Risk, and Protection in Military and Outdoor Athletes * Novel Acclimatization and Acclimation Strategies for Hot Climates * The Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems on Athletes Special  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- FMC, the association of former members of the U.S. Congress, issued the following news release on April 15: FMC, an association of former Members of Congress, is proud to announce that U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon. M.D. (R-Ind.) will serve as the Republican House Co-Chair for the Congressional Study Group on Japan, joining U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). "The Congressional Study Group on Japan is one of the most prestigious international legislative exchanges working with  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 14 -- The Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Journal, a journal from the American College of Sports Medicine that says it features current topics in sports medicine and exercise science, published research articles, including the following topics, in its April 2020 edition: * Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Preserves Leg Lean Mass in Geriatric Patients * Bilateral Gait 6 and 12 Months Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared with Contro  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 14 -- The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies issued the following news release: The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies applauded the guidance recently proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that takes a significant step forward in helping communities protect themselves from natural disasters and extreme weather. FEMA's proposed guidance for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, or BRIC Program, outlines   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 13 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news on April 13: The Society of Professional Journalists denounces the recent attack on Voice of America from the White House. "The White House attack on the integrity of the reporters and editors at Voice of America is unwarranted and dangerous," said SPJ National President Patricia Gallagher Newberry. "It remains a news organization widely respected around the world for its independence and fair   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 13 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news on April 13: The Society of Professional Journalists denounces the recent attack on Voice of America from the White House. "The White House attack on the integrity of the reporters and editors at Voice of America is unwarranted and dangerous," said SPJ National President Patricia Gallagher Newberry. "It remains a news organization widely respected around the world for its independence and fair   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 13 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 2 with 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 2 comprises Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. Regional winners would normally be recognized a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 18 -- The American College of Sports Medicine issued the following news release: Congratulations to our Southeast region colleagues who were recently elected to ACSM Officer and Trustee positions. President-elect, Bruce Gladden, Ph.D., FACSM, FAPS, FNAK, Auburn University Vice President, Heather Chambliss, Ph.D., FACSM, St, Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN Trustee: Basic & Applied Science, Peter Katzmarzyk, Ph.D., FACSM, Louisiana State University   more