Yuma News
NIH selects first scholars in pioneering program to enhance diversity within in-house research program
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 29 October 2018 29 October 2018
Washington, DC - Thirteen researchers have been selected for the inaugural class of the National Institutes of Health’s Distinguished Scholars Program (DSP). The NIH-wide pilot program is designed to build diversity within the NIH Intramural Research Program, comprised of NIH scientists, by facilitating hiring and career progression of tenure-track investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the biomedical research workforce.
Myo-inositol unlikely to reduce risk of eye complication in preterm infants
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- Written by Robert Bock Robert Bock
- Published: 29 October 2018 29 October 2018
Washington, DC - Contrary to results from earlier studies, the vitamin-like substance myo-inositol does not appear to prevent a potentially blinding complication of preterm birth and may even reduce rates of survival among preterm infants, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Novel Material Could Make Plastic Manufacturing More Energy-Efficient
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- Written by Chad Boutin Chad Boutin
- Published: 28 October 2018 28 October 2018
Washington, DC - An innovative filtering material may soon reduce the environmental cost of manufacturing plastic. Created by a team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the advance can extract the key ingredient in the most common form of plastic from a mixture of other chemicals—while consuming far less energy than usual.
Trash and yard debris fires
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 27 October 2018 27 October 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Fire Department continues to respond to trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often (5 responses just for last week alone). These types of fires within residential neighborhoods can be a nuisance and a hazard.
Arizonans Encouraged to Participate in National Prescription Take Back Day
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 October 2018 27 October 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to help provide a safe and secure place to dispose of unused and expired medications for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Tucson Man Indicted in Sexual Exploitation of Minors and Luring Case
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 October 2018 27 October 2018
Tucson, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Patrick Michael Winkler in a sexual exploitation of children case. The indictment includes ten counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, four counts of Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation, three counts of Unlawful Age Misrepresentation, and one count of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Governor Ducey, Arizona Cardinals Visit Second Chance Center Job Fair
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- Published: 27 October 2018 27 October 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey, joined by Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill and Arizona Cardinals players Antoine Bethea and Corey Peters, attended a job fair yesterday at the Lewis State Prison Complex’s Eagle Point Second Chance Center.