Study questions blood pressure drug guidance based on age and ethnicity

No evidence found to support differing advice according to age and ethnicity

Experts urge FDA to allow over-the-counter hearing aids

Hearing loss experts at Mass Eye and Ear are advocating for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement a law passed by Congress permitting the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.

Early treatment with lorlatinib improves survival in some lung cancer patients

Lung cancer patients with a specific genetic alteration lived longer and were protected against metastasis to the brain when treated early with the drug lorlatinib (Lorbrena), according to a study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

Virus wave must be fought without vaccines: WHO

The World Health Organization's emergencies director warned Wednesday that vaccines would not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York City schools to close again as virus rate rises

New York City is shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday in a painful about-face for one of the first big U.S. school systems to bring students back to classrooms this fall.

Revolutionary CRISPR-based genome editing system treatment destroys cancer cells

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have demonstrated that the CRISPR/Cas9 system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on the way to finding a cure for cancer. The researchers developed a novel lipid nanoparticle-based delivery system that specifically targets cancer cells and destroys them by genetic manipulation. The system, called CRISPR-LNPs, carries a genetic messenger (messenger RNA), which encodes for the CRISPR enzyme Cas9 that acts as molecular scissors that cut the cells' DNA.

Ovarian cancer cells cooperate to metastasize

Any given tumor is composed of a multitude of cell types that can each look or behave differently from its neighbors. An emerging body of research suggests that these differences can influence disease progression or the way a tumor responds to drugs.

Researcher examines drug overdose mortality in the Hispanic community

UTSA researcher Manuel Cano, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work in the UTSA College for Health, Community and Policy is shedding light to understand the topic of drug overdose deaths in the Hispanic community.

Chromosomes look different than you think

In high school textbooks, human chromosomes are pictured as wonky Xs like two hotdogs jammed together. But those images are far from accurate. "For 90 percent of the time," said Jun-Han Su, "chromosomes don't exist like that."

KEA Technologies Expands Independent Testing Capabilities for U.S. Breathalyzer Manufacturers

Independent testing partner expands lab proficiencies with new accreditations; begins breath alcohol ignition interlock devices testing for Smart Start. [PR.com]

Sparkling Logic Introduces Business Applications in Latest Release

Sparkling Logic SMARTS now enables untrained business users to define, test, and run simulations on decision strategies. [PR.com]

Author and Entrepreneur Releases Book Series on Adjusting Workspace Leadership in a Modern World

Indigo River Publishing is proud to announce the release of the How (NOT) To guides, written by Mary Marshall and Kim Obbink, for aspiring and veteran leaders alike who are looking to enhance their leadership skills and find a way to thrive in the modern workplace. Mary Marshall’s career began when she ran a small, family-owned business and had her first chance to enhance her own leadership and management skills in [PR.com]

Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Mission: St. Louis

Mission: St. Louis has received a $3,732.23 donation from Saint Louis Closet Co. through the giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. Funds raised will assist the nonprofit’s workforce and education development programs, Beyond Jobs and Beyond School. The donation is a direct result of a percentage of gross sales made throughout October. So far in 2020, Saint Louis Closet Co. has donated $25,492.44 to multiple local [PR.com]

The 3rd Global Online Prayer Meeting to End COVID-19 Brought Together 23 Religions from 73 Countries Around the World

The November 15th 3rd prayer event to end COVID-19 saw a prayerful and hopeful audience of believers. [PR.com]

Katie’s Pizza to Donate 500 Frozen Pizzas Before Thanksgiving

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing their plans to give back ahead of Thanksgiving by donating 500 frozen pizzas, in one day, to five local area food banks. They will also host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for Stella's Wish in Rock Hill through limited patio seating and curbside pickup. Indoor dining is closed until further notice due to new St. Louis County COVID-19 restrictions. With each [PR.com]

UK MoD and British Army to Present Key Briefings at Future Soldier Technology 2021

SMi Group Reports: Host nation speakers from the UK MoD and British Army will be briefing on key capability areas and programme updates at Future Soldier Technology 2021. [PR.com]

Hair Salon Takes Strong Measures to Sanitize Its Salon for Its Clients and Staff

New Concepts Hair Salon is going the extra mile to ensure its clients and staff are protected against COVID-19. By installing a special 100% organic, air and surface purification system that has been proven to kill the COVID-19 Coronavirus that is spreading throughout our country. The unit kills on contact with a 90% reduction in less than 4 mins, 99.99% in 15 min, and full kill in less than 45 min. The system is also [PR.com]

U.S. Administrator Claims Welcomes Two New Managers

U.S. Administrator Claims is excited to announce that Michael Goff has been promoted to Senior Director and will lead all claim operations. In addition to this promotion, the company has also hired Greg Whalen to be Director of General Liability and Property Claims. Formerly the Director of New Program at Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., Goff has over 15 years of experience management in insurance and product [PR.com]

RoboMarkets Becomes the "Best ECN Broker in Europe"

RoboMarkets, the company that provides services on global financial markets to clients from Europe, has received the "Best ECN Broker - Europe" award from the famous Global Brands Magazine. The magazine put a high value on RoboMarkets success on the European market and highlighted the company's achievements in the area of providing its clients with services using the ECN system. Global Brands Magazine holds [PR.com]

4th Small Scale LNG Summit Programme Announced by Wisdom Events

Future opportunities in Small Scale LNG to be discussed at Wisdom Events 4th virtual summit. [PR.com]

SecureBridge 9.4 Supports the SMTP/SMTPS Protocols

Devart announced an update for SecureBridge. The new version now supports the SMTP and SMTPS protocols for electronic mail transmission. [PR.com]

Eureka Digital is Signing an Agreement with WHO and Egyptian MOH

Eureka Digital, the well-known digital marketing agency focused on healthcare field, has just signed an agreement with WHO and Egyptian Ministry of Health to launch one of the biggest anti-tobacco campaigns in Egypt. The burden of tobacco consumption rates in Egypt are among the highest in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and worldwide. Recent studies showed that almost one quarter (22.8%) of Egyptians are current [PR.com]

Just Two Weeks to Go Until the 2020 Energy from Waste Conference

The annual Energy from Waste conference will take place in just two weeks’ time, on 1st – 2nd December on SMi Group’s Virtual Conference Platform. [PR.com]

RAMPF Tooling Solutions Enters Nordic Markets

Sales partnership with model-materials expert MODELCO based in Stockholm, Sweden. [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of "Rescued from ISIS Terror" by Firas Jumaah and Charlotta Turner

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of Rescued from ISIS Terror: How a University Professor Organized a Commando Mission to Rescue Her Doctoral Student from ISIS-Controlled Iraq by Firas Jumaah and Charlotta Turner. The book is published by Gaudium Publishing, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works of non-fiction in a variety of fields. In the summer of 2014, Firas Jumaah was working [PR.com]

Keller Manufacturing Co. Announces Signed Agreement to Purchase TA Logistics, Inc.

Keller Manufacturing (ticker symbol KMFI) today announces that it has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of TA Logistics Inc. [PR.com]

HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Acute Care Services

North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Brooke Nelson, RN to director of acute care services. Nelson will oversee the acute care units at the hospital including the Medical/Surgical unit and the Orthopaedic/Trauma unit. Nelson is a familiar HealthONE colleague having been Manager of the Medical/Cardiology Unit at Swedish Medical Center for the past four years. In that role, Nelson lowered [PR.com]

SANS Inc. New LIVE Language Lab On-Demand™ Instructional Platform Supports World Language Teaching

SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is now delivering its new LIVE Language Lab On-Demand, online language teaching platform, to world language programs at schools around the country. LIVE Language Lab supports synchronous language classes in-person, remote, or in blended learning models. [PR.com]