Tumor cells secrete signals that call in wound healing cells to the tumor site. In the process, the normal wound healing cells make the tumor cells more aggressive and able to metastasize. ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Cancer cells are wily, well-traveled adversaries, constantly side-stepping treatments to stop their spread.[Read More…]
Year: 2013
How Some Cancers ‘Poison the Soil’ to Block Metastasis
Research Shows Therapeutic Proteins Could Offer Much Needed Treatment Strategy for Metastatic Cancer NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013 — Cancer spread or metastasis can strike unprecedented fear in the minds of cancer patients. The “seed and the soil” hypothesis proposed by Stephen Paget in 1889 is now widely accepted to explain[Read More…]
Mayor and City Officials Discuss Plans to Ensure Safe and Successful Transition for Chicago’s Students
Mayor to Cabinet: “Safe Passage is Everyone’s Responsibility” Mayor Emanuel convenes cabinet to discuss City-wide coordination to support Chicago’s students. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins / City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called his cabinet together today to discuss the coordinated approach the City will take to fully[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce Chicago Farmers Markets Schedule and Launch New Spinoff Night Markets
Farmers Markets Kick Off on May 11; Official Opening is May 16; New Night Markets Launch June 26 and 27 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday announced the schedule for Chicago’s Farmers Markets, presented by the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and[Read More…]
Washington Hospital Center Charged for Withholding Vital Health and Safety Information from Nurses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Washington’s biggest private hospital, Washington Hospital Center, will stand trial in July on charges by the federal government on charges of refusing to disclose critical information regarding patient safety to the union representing hospital nurses. The National Labor Relations Board issued the formal complaint last Friday[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging Obama to Take Action & End VA Backlog
Illinois veterans often face highest waiting times in the nation for disability claims processing WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday joined a bipartisan group of 67 Senators in urging President Obama to take direct action and involvement in ending the current Department[Read More…]
News Conference by President Obama, April 30, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013 -10:46 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon — or good morning, everybody. I am here to answer questions in honor of Ed Henry, as he wraps up his tenure as president of the White House Correspondents Association. Ed, because of that, you get the[Read More…]
USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Bakken and Three Forks Formations
Finds Formations Have Greater Resource Potential than Previously Thought WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) today released an updated oil and gas resource assessment for the Bakken Formation and a new assessment for the Three Forks Formation in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.[Read More…]
USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Bakken and Three Forks Formations
Finds Formations Have Greater Resource Potential than Previously Thought WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) today released an updated oil and gas resource assessment for the Bakken Formation and a new assessment for the Three Forks Formation in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.[Read More…]
Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes to Conclude Successful Tenure at Interior Department
Jewell praises Hayes for his leadership, dedication to public service WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. David J. Hayes will conclude his role as Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior this year after serving in the position for the Obama Administration for more than four years. Hayes will serve[Read More…]
