CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinion indicating that the law is overbroad and void for vagueness, and permanently enjoined its enforcement. The Arkansas law would have subjected librarians and bookstore owners to criminal prosecution for making materials available on library and bookstore she  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 24 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release: * * * First comprehensive guideline applicable to primary and specialty care Key Takeaways * An expert workgroup representing primary and specialty care has developed new guidelines for comprehensive evaluation of patients who may have cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or a related disease. Current guidelines for a comprehensive evaluation process are more than 20 y  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Throughout fiscal year 2024, the NMMA worked on behalf of recreational marine businesses in the U.S. and Canada on top strategic priorities, including advocacy and market expansion. This report looks back on the Association's and industry's highlights this year, including efforts related to government relations, Discover Boating, business intelligence, consumer an  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 24 (TNSres) -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * Second annual employer survey shows improvement in musculoskeletal disorder prevention, identifies new trends and areas for growth. * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council released the 2023-2024 MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report (https://www.nsc.org/faforms/msd-solutions-index-pledge-community-report), a benchmarking survey which has revealed meaningful progress in addres  more

DARIEN, Illinois, Dec. 24 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: On Dec. 20, Eli Lilly announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the injectable prescription medicine Zepbound (tirzepatide) for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides the following statement for patients and clinicians. AASM statement on Zepbound approval The FDA approval of Zepbound for moderate to se  more