CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: In light of the sharp increase in drug-related overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum individuals, the American Medical Association (AMA) and Manatt Health released a new report (PDF) with recommendations for state policymakers to improve access to evidence-based care for pregnant and postpartum people. Recent data shows opioid-related overdoses are now a leading cause of more PR

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, March 1 (TNSres) -- The Air Movement and Control Association International issued the following news release: Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the release of AMCA Publication 512-23, AMCA Listing Label Program. AMCA Publication 512-23 supersedes AMCA Publication 512-09. The purpose of the AMCA Listing Label Program is to provide follow-up service for louvers tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 540, Test Methods for  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Behavioral health disorders in cancer patients were associated with worse surgical outcomes and prognosis and higher health care costs Key Takeaways * One in 15 cancer patients in the Medicare system have at least one behavioral health disorder (BHD). * BHDs, which include substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep disorders, are linked to worse surgical outcomes and higher hea more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 1 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: Next Tuesday, March 5, the American Nuclear Society's Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division will host a members-only event on the development of a U.S.-based used nuclear fuel recycling pilot facility. Ross Radel, chief technology officer of SHINE Technologies, will speak about the new initiative. The webinar will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Register now (https://www.ans.org/webina more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: On February 21, the Georgia House of Representatives approved House Bill 994 with a vote of 163-1. Sponsored by Representative Alan Powell, this bill addresses liability issues related to boat rentals, leases, and charters. Under HB 994, when someone rents, leases, or charters a vessel and operates it negligently, they would be responsible for any resulting injuri more PR

DES PLAINES, Illinois, March 1 -- GTI Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: GTI Energy today announced a methodology for participants in GTI Energy's Veritas to align with the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0). This methodology will streamline the process for companies to meet the rigorous methane emissions reporting requirements of OGMP 2.0 by leveraging the robust measurement and verification protocols of Veritas  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1 -- The Association of College and Research Libraries, division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services" by Kelsey Keyes and Ellie Dworak, a guide to engaging with and aiding the student parents in your libraries and leading the charge in making your institutio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA is proud to welcome 9 new members in February. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational boating's market share. New members who joined th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1 -- Woodstock Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Illinois State Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Swansea), State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago), Woodstock Institute, and other consumer advocates presented new data on the patterns of small business loan disparities during a virtual town hall with 75+ Illinois residents. Small businesses also shared their experiences in navigating the challenges of the post-pandemic economic environment. Discussion more PR