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PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BoardofDirectors–The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI), in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, has been awarded a research grant of $14.4M by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a goal to transform our knowledge of how much genetic variation there is in cells and tissues throughout our bodies. The five-year award is part of a new NIH Common Fund program called the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network. […]

WASHINGTON, USA – On this International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia, we commemorate the decision made in 1990 by the General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate homosexuality from the WHO International Classification of Diseases. Recalling that date, the OAS General Secretariat, and the LGBTTTI & SW Coalition highlight the efforts made over the past year to reduce discrimination against LGBTQIA+ persons in the Americas. Among the advances we highlight that: • Same-sex sexual relations […]

USA / RUSSIA – Russia has confirmed that it will continue to take part in the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative for a further 60 days, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. Speaking at the daily press briefing, António Guterres welcomed Russia’s decision to continue its involvement in the Initiative, which has allowed the safe export of more than 30 million tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine, via its Black Sea ports, and also aims to ensure the flow […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – “Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the number one risk factor for illness and premature death from cardiovascular disease, and one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean region. This disease may go undetected, thus getting your blood pressure checked frequently is especially important, so that timely treatment including lifestyle changes and/or medication can be started to reduce progression to complications,” remarked Dr Joy St John, Executive Director of the Caribbean […]

Combined company leads modernization of resident-government interactions; now serves 100M people in North America KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PayIt, the leader in digital customer experience solutions with integrated payments for state, local, and provincial governments, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire innovative conservation technology provider Sovereign Sportsman Solutions (S3). The acquisition adds a broad suite of outdoor recreation solutions to PayIt’s high-growth offerings in property tax, DMV, courts, and more. The transaction is subject to […]

Acquisition to Support the Company’s Key Global Life Science Solutions DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpotSee®, a global leader in environmental condition monitoring solutions, has acquired unique temperature indicator technologies and intellectual property from Sensor International. Sensor International has developed and patented unique and intelligent indicator technologies that can be integrated into various products, packaging, medical devices, and diagnostics. These technologies are particularly useful in life science, food safety and high-pressure pasteurization markets. “SpotSee sees a tremendous opportunity with the Sensor Indicator technologies because […]

For each tree purchased, the Foundation will plant a tree in a U.S. forest of need LINCOLN, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Arbor Day Foundation has added a new line of house and patio trees to its online nursery, allowing people to bring the beauty and benefits of trees to their indoor spaces. The trees are available in more than 10 different varieties. With each purchase, the Arbor Day Foundation will also plant a tree in a U.S. forest of need. “Wildfires, storms, […]

By APEC Secretariat DETROIT, USA – Trade ministers, senior officials and working-level experts from the 21 APEC member economies are convening in Detroit, best known as the center of the United States automobile industry, over the next ten days against a backdrop of persistent economic headwinds and risk of declining globalization. “As the Asia-Pacific region emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, our agenda will provide an opportunity for members to engage and really zero in on how we can ensure international […]

“The speakership holds no special significance to me.” ~ Claudius Francis Government of Saint Lucia Mea culpa “through my fault” The LOO will be at liberty to carry out his duties in the House Two strikes and you’re out … By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Parliament of Saint Lucia continues to blunder at the evolution of the House of Assembly [the House] assuming the authority that equates to an infamous judge and jury – a model […]