Harbor porpoises on the decline in the German North Sea

The North Sea is a heavily trafficked area, with major shipping routes crossing its waters, and fisheries, offshore oil rigs, and wind farms populating its waves. All this activity inevitably has an effect on marine wildlife, and scientists are particularly interested in how the harbor porpoise population has fared in the face of such disturbances.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-harbor-porpoises-decline-german-north.html

Study reports patient-reported loss of smell in 86% of mild COVID-19 cases

A reduced sense of smell, or olfactory dysfunction, is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. A recent study published the Journal of Internal Medicine has examined it prevalence and recovery in patients with varying degrees of severity of COVID-19.

How effective are educational support programs for children with cancer?

As children undergo treatment for cancer, they may miss school and risk falling behind in their education. An analysis published in Pyscho-Oncology has examined the educational support programs provided to children with cancer.

Study finds rising rates of food insecurity among older adults

From 2007 to 2016, food insecurity—or limited access to nutritious foods because of a lack of financial resources—increased significantly from 5.5% to 12.4% among older US adults, and the increase was more pronounced among individuals with lower income. The findings come from a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Hydroxychloroquine blood levels predict clotting risk in patients with lupus

The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine is frequently prescribed to treat symptoms of the autoimmune disease lupus. In addition to decreasing disease flares, the drug can also prevent blood clots, which are a major problem in individuals with lupus. A new study in Arthritis & Rheumatology shows that monitoring patients' blood levels of hydroxychloroquine can predict their clotting risk.

Living alone may increase risk of dying after hip fracture

Individuals face a higher risk of dying following hip fractures. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has found that living alone after experiencing a hip fracture may further elevate this risk.

Understanding disease-induced microbial shifts may reveal new crop management strategies

While humanity is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, the citrus industry is trying to manage its own devastating disease, Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. HLB is the most destructive citrus disease in the world. In the past decade, the disease has annihilated the Florida citrus industry, reducing orange production for juice and other products by 72%. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) is the microbe associated with the disease. It resides in the phloem of the tree and, like many plant pathogens, is transmitted by insects during feeding events. Disease progression can be slow but catastrophic. Symptoms begin with blotchy leaves, yellow shoots, and stunting, and progress into yield decline, poor quality fruit, and eventually death.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy affects self-criticism and self-assurance in individuals with depression

Findings from a recent study of individuals with depression suggest that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can improve how patients feel about themselves in difficult situations in ways that may help protect against relapse of depressive symptoms. The findings are published in Counselling and Psychotherapy Research.

360 Integral Marketing Appoints Anita Booth as Vice President, Business Strategy and Growth

360 Integral Marketing hires new business growth strategist to help businesses grow and prosper during the pandemic. [PR.com]

EloQ Communications Among Top 10 "Social Media" and "Content" Agencies by TDA

EloQ Communications, a PR and marketing agency from Vietnam, has been recognized as one of the best agencies in 2020 in two categories, social media and content marketing, by Top Digital Agency (TDA). Dr. Clāra Ly-Le, Managing Director of EloQ Communications, shared: “It is the second consecutive year that TDA awarded EloQ, and we appreciate the acknowledgment. The endorsement recognizes our tremendous efforts in [PR.com]

Launch Potato Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Launch Potato, a leading marketing technology company, today announced the appointment of Apurva Shah as Chief Financial Officer. “Apurva has extensive experience in executive leadership and a passion for growth-driven challenges. He shares a commitment to Launch Potatoes’ core values and has significant expertise in rapidly growing consumer businesses,” said Greg Van Horn, Founder and CEO at Launch [PR.com]

Free Outdoor Recreational Rentals for First Responders Extended Through April

Wheel Fun Rentals invites first responders (hospital & urgent care workers, paramedics & EMTs, firefighters, and police officers) to enjoy free 1-Hour rentals through April 1, 2021. First responders can enjoy some fresh air and exercise and spend some well-deserved time with family. First responders should simply mention this program and show their employment ID or badge at the rental checkout to receive a free rental. [PR.com]

Roni M. Most, Esq. Becomes Co-Managing Partner of Kahana Feld’s Houston, Texas Office

Kahana Feld is pleased to announce it has named Roni M. Most, Esq. as Co-Managing Partner of its Houston office. He was most recently partner at Gerber Most in Houston and is a highly respected litigator and general business counsel as well as an Associate Municipal Court Judge of the City of Houston. “Having Judge Most join our practice as a Partner is a huge boost for Kahana Feld in Texas,” said Yaron [PR.com]

Toll Brothers at Trailside on Harmony Offers Three Move-in Ready Homes

Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its Toll Brothers at Trailside on Harmony community in Timnath has three move-in ready homes available for home buyers who want to start the New Year with a new home. The Trailside on Harmony community is the newest resort-style, master-planned community located in Timnath, one of Northern Colorado's most up-and-coming towns. The community [PR.com]

Carnivore Meat Company Supports Paul’s Pantry with Holiday Food Donations

Carnivore Meat Company and its employees held a “Meat the need” holiday food drive Dec. 11-18, collecting canned meats and other non-perishable food items to support Paul’s Pantry. The company donated 2,029 lbs. of food to the local charity, which is focused on solving food insecurity in the Green Bay area. Paul’s Pantry supplies food to about 125 households a day, five days a week, averaging [PR.com]

Oculoplastic Consultants of the Carolinas Joins Wilmington Eye

Two locally owned practices join forces to expand access to highly-specialized vision procedures to the community. [PR.com]

Ashton College Now Offering Exam Prep Course for Quebec Immigration Consultant Exam

Ashton College is excited to announce the launch of their new Quebec Immigration Consultant Exam Prep course. The course is taught in French through Ashton College’s Live Online format, allowing students to access the course from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Registration is open for the course, which begins on February 12, 2021. The Quebec Immigration Consultant Exam Prep course is designed to [PR.com]

TVSInspirationalNetwork.com Adds 100 Classic Bible Related Movies to the Free to View Post Cable Network on WatchYour.TV Platform, Powered by Tulix

Many of the most significant inspirational movies from the 20th Century have been added to the TVSInspirationalNetwork.com Winter Schedule for 2021. [PR.com]

New Online Course Makes It Possible for You to Support and Teach the Whole Child

Learn how to implement UDL and SEL. A new course offered by Novak Education introduces best practices, tools, and shares practical applications so educators can learn how to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks in order to improve outcomes of students. [PR.com]

How market incumbents can navigate disruptive technology change

Researchers from University of Texas at San Antonio and University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the difficult choices industry incumbents and new entrants face during times of potentially disruptive technological change.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-incumbents-disruptive-technology.html

Cattle grazing and soybean yields

By late fall, much of the Midwest is a pleasing landscape of dry, harvested corn fields. It makes for a bucolic rural scene on highway drives. But the corn litter that's left over doesn't seem useful, at least to untrained eyes.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-cattle-grazing-soybean-yields.html

Understanding disease-induced microbial shifts may reveal new crop management strategies

While humanity is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, the citrus industry is trying to manage its own devastating disease, Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. HLB is the most destructive citrus disease in the world. In the past decade, the disease has annihilated the Florida citrus industry, reducing orange production for juice and other products by 72%. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) is the microbe associated with the disease. It resides in the phloem of the tree and, like many plant pathogens, is transmitted by insects during feeding events. Disease progression can be slow but catastrophic. Symptoms begin with blotchy leaves, yellow shoots, and stunting, and progress into yield decline, poor quality fruit, and eventually death.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-disease-induced-microbial-shifts-reveal-crop.html