MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 11 -- The COPD Foundation issued the following news release: The COPD Foundation announces NuvoAir as a new partner in its Digital Health Corporate Social Responsibility program. The collaboration reinforces the Foundation's commitment to support digital technologies aimed at improving the lives of millions living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 12 -- Disability Rights Florida issued the following news: An American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) press release recently announced, "the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), inviting public comment on its proposed regulation to stop the practice of issuing new 14c certificates to employers and phase the use of existing 14c certificate holders over three years from the date the rule is finalized." "Under sec  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Patrick Hardigan A University of Wyoming alumnus who has extensive experience as an administrator in health care education and research has been chosen as dean of UW's College of Health Sciences. Patrick Hardigan, currently the senior associate dean for research at Nova Southeastern University's Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine in Florida, will return to UW in his new role Thursday, Jan. 2  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 11 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: WILMINGTON, Del. (December 11, 2024) A quality improvement program designed to increase earlier uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine raised vaccination rates significantly, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health researchers. In a new study published in Academic Pediatrics, Caitlin J. Miller, medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and Jonathan M  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A person's "biological age" may be a hidden factor in their risk of colorectal cancer before the age of 50. * * * By Jennifer Welsh Recent research has established a connection between a person's "biological age" and their risk of developing colon polyps, which are known to be a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Biological age can be measured through various tests and refl  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Xue Zhong Liu was awarded an R01 research grant to develop human, inner-ear organoid platforms to study hearing and balance disorders. * * * By Staff Writer The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., the Leonard M. Miller Professor and vice chair of research in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the In  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A cadre of exceptional researchers received awards to commemorate contributions to cancer research and education. * * * By Richard Westlund Nine outstanding faculty members and trainees at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, were recognized at the 2024 annual retreat for their contributions to research and educat  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Dec. 12 -- The University of Miami's School of Communications issued the following news: By Abbie Bernet The University of Miami's School of Communication is breaking new ground in immersive education, earning a spotlight in the Meta for Education Beta Program and leading one of the largest virtual reality education initiatives in the country. Under the guidance of Kim Grinfeder, professor and chair of the Department of Interactive Media, and Thomas Merrick, senior proje  more