BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute issued the following news: * * * NIH study finds lung function remained stable or improved in adults after transplant * * * So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according   more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (11th Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi, 316th Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff as  more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency issued the following news: By David Marin, DISA Office of Strategic Communication and Public Affairs Navigating interactions with government officials and prime contractors requires small businesses to be strategic and proactive. By understanding each party's roles and preparing thoroughly, small businesses can engage successfully and land contracts. At last week's AFCEA Small Business Worksho  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: The U.S. Navy awarded a $24 million contract to BAE Systems for the continued redesign of the AN/UPX-50(C) digital interrogator assemblies. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a modification to a previously issued basic ordering agreement to address parts obsolescence and implement solutions to achieve compliance with the latest specifications, qualification and certification standards fo  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the higher education non-profit VentureWell have selected 11 winners and five honorable mentions in the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, who are set to receive prizes totaling $160,000. The awards will be presented to the winning teams on Oct. 25, 2024, during the   more

WOODLAWN, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The Social Security Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income an  more