CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: In response to results of the 2024 United States election, the American Library Association (ALA) vowed to continue its defense of the core values of librarianship in the face of political threats. "We know that many of our members are concerned that the election results portend attacks on libraries, library workers, and readers," said ALA President Cindy Hohl. "Whatever happ  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: There is limited evidence to support adverse childhood experiences screening in healthcare settings, according to a new critical appraisal by CDC-affiliated scientists and pediatricians. The appraisal, "Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Critical Appraisal," published in the December 2024 Pediatrics (published online Nov. 5), says that while it is important for healthcare profe  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: A study looking at two decades of toddler diet data shows a significant improvement in the overall quality of young children's diets. The article, "Trends in Toddler Diet Quality in the United States: 1999-2018," publishes Nov. 5 online and in print in the December 2024 Pediatrics. The study finds that over a 20-year period, toddler diets have steadily grown in total diet quality across   more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: One of the few constants at American Nuclear Society national meetings is the recognition of exceptional individuals in the nuclear community. ANS President Lisa Marshall has named this season's award recipients, who will receive recognition at the upcoming Winter Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla. ANS also announces the winners of awards presented by the Society's professional divisions. The  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Statement of Mary Meg McCarthy, executive director, National Immigrant Justice Center With final election results showing that Donald Trump will return to office as president of the United States, the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) reaffirms our commitment to defending the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. We will continue our work of providing c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA is proud to welcome 6 new members in September. 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

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. New opportunities to serve and support the IT channel and more impactful charitable giving will be made possible by the pending sale of the Association's certification business to a private equity partnership announced this week. "The association itself is not being sold," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO, CompTIA. "Only the CompTIA certification and training  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- The American Association of Endodontists issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is alarmed by recent reports of dental practitioners unnecessarily extracting healthy, treatable teeth in favor of dental implants. This practice is a serious violation of ethical standards and a betrayal of patient trust. Our mission is to preserve natural teeth whenever possible, and we strongly condemn any approach that pr  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Nov. 7 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery issued the following news release: In response to a bylaw referendum approved in 2023, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has expanded its Executive Board from nine to 11 members, incorporating five new at-large positions alongside the six elected officers. This restructuring aims to provide the organization with greater flexibility to address SVS' evolving needs and enhance the representation of its increasingly diverse members  more