Upgraded MySlice Now Available | News from Syracuse University

[ad_1] Campus and community MySlice got a makeover after a system upgrade that took place over the weekend of September 25-26. If you haven’t visited the updated MySlice, please clear your web browser cache before doing so. Following the upgrade, MySlice offers increased mobile compatibility, accessibility and personalization. You can find information about improved navigation … Read more

African scientists’ historic breakthrough against malaria celebrated by their peers

[ad_1] Dr Akpaka Kalu, WHO regional advisor for tropical and vector-borne diseases, said the positive results of the ongoing pilot malaria vaccination programs in three African countries – Ghana, Malawi and Kenya – led the organization to recommend widespread use of RTS, S / AS0 or Mosquirix in children in sub-Saharan Africa. “The datasets that … Read more

New Hero Comes to Town in ‘Lizard Boy’ at TheatreWorks | New

[ad_1] Kirsten “Kiki” deLohr Helland, William A. Williams and Justin Huertas star in “Lizard Boy,” which opens the 51st season of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Courtesy of Alabastro Photography Not all heroes wear capes – some are covered in scales from head to toe, like the main character in the new indie folk-rock musical “Lizard Boy,” … Read more

Mother of 2 dies of blood clots after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

[ad_1] SEATTLE (KING) – A woman in Washington state has died of rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Health officials say this is the first such death in the state. Jessica Berg Wilson, a 37-year-old mother of two, died on September 7 from what her obituary says was “COVID-19 … Read more

TheBurg named “Press Organization of the Year” by the State Press Association

[ad_1] The cover of the October issue of TheBurg TheBurg was named “Press Organization of the Year” in Pennsylvania, an annual honor presented by the State Press Association. The PA NewsMedia Association Foundation today announced the award, which recognizes news organizations “for overall excellence in all departments,” according to the foundation. “It’s a very special … Read more

CPAJ News Briefs: FASB, IASB

[ad_1] FASB News Advisors call for more specificity in investor awareness Senior FASB advisers said the board should be more specific in its investor outreach, citing ways it can broaden current efforts to generate feedback on its rule-making efforts. Investor awareness can also be enhanced beyond current efforts to ensure that analysts receive this call … Read more

Sweden, Denmark suspend Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger age groups

[ad_1] STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden and Denmark on Wednesday announced they were suspending use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger age groups after reports of possible rare cardiovascular side effects. The Swedish health agency said it would stop using the vaccine for people born in 1991 and later because data indicated an increase in myocarditis … Read more

Coronavirus testing begins in Montclair public schools on October 11

[ad_1] Pooled coronavirus testing will begin at Montclair public schools on October 11. District officials are confident they will receive consent forms from families before testing begins, Deputy Superintendent of Operations and School Support Services Felice Harrison-Crawford said at a council meeting of the education Wednesday. (SCREENSHOTS OF THE MEETING OF THE EDUCATION COUNCIL ON … Read more