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New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels
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The health and safety of crew are crucial to the U.S. maritime industry, a sector of critical importance to the nation’s economy and defense. A new National Academies report examines policies and practices pertaining to the use of alcohol and other substances on ships and makes recommendations to support mariner well-being.
National Academies and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Partner on Precision Medicine Workshops
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The National Academies hosted a recent workshop where attendees discussed emerging technologies in precision medicine and how they can improve global health outcomes. The event is part of a series that aims to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between the U.S. and Kuwait on recent advancements in the field.
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