NIH Researchers Decode Retinal Circuits for Circadian Rhythm, Pupillary Light Response

Photoreceptor cells in mice drive vision and non-vision functions using distinct circuits in the eye.

The eye’s light-sensing retina taps different circuits depending on whether it is generating image-forming vision or carrying out a non-vision function such as regulating pupil size or sleep/wake cycles, according to a new mouse study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).… Read full story

Attorney General Addresses Akron Community

(AKRON, Ohio) – July 6, 2022 – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost promised the community of Akron an objective, professional and independent investigation of the June 27 officer-involved critical incident that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.

In a video message, Yost encouraged residents to have patience with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) team, whose expertise was requested by the Akron Police Department.Read full story

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Paxlovid with Certain Limitations

New Prescribing Authority Could Improve Access for Some Patients at High Risk for Severe COVID-19

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revised the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir), to authorize state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients, with certain limitations to ensure appropriate patient assessment and prescribing of Paxlovid.… Read full story

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Launch of New eWarrant System

The free, modernized, streamlined system will improve the accuracy of Ohio’s current background check process.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the official launch of Ohio’s new eWarrants system, a statewide criminal justice database that will improve the accuracy of state and federal background checks and streamline the process to file warrants and protection orders in Ohio.… Read full story