Changes will improve efficiency, supply management, and bottom line. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking a major step toward system improvement in the processes used to purchase medical and surgical supplies. VA is significantly enhancing the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program by replacing[Read More…]
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Studies: CBD Treatment Reduces Refractory Epileptic Seizures
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Cannabidiol (CBD) administration is associated with the mitigation of treatment-resistant seizures, according to the findings of several recent clinical trials. In one trial, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital assessed CBD treatment over a 12-month period in 18 patients with refractory epileptic seizures due to Tuberous sclerosis[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Sept. 2016 Jobless Rates Down in 7 States, Up in 1; Payroll Jobs Up in 14 States, Down in 3
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2016. Unemployment rates were significantly lower in September in 7 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Six states had notable jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 4 states had[Read More…]
Structure of Primary Cannabinoid Receptor is Revealed
Findings give insight into designing safe and effective cannabinoid medications. The molecular structure of CB1 is shown as a yellow ribbon with the bound stabilizing antagonist AM6538 as orange sticks. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is show as yellow sticks.Yekaterina Kadyshevskaya, The Stevens Laboratory, University of Southern California Bethesda,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: EPA Releases Voluntary Guidelines for Oil and Gas Operations
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued voluntary guidelines for oil and gas operations. In response, Sierra Club Staff Attorney Andres Restrepo released the following statement: “We commend the EPA for finalizing its Control Techniques Guidelines for oil and gas operations. These guidelines will help[Read More…]
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Cancer Review Meeting after Letter from CropLife America
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed a long-planned Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) on the carcinogenicity of the widely used herbicide glyphosate due to “recent changes in the availability of experts for the peer review panel.” However, as veteran journalist, formerly with Reuters, Carey Gillam[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualties, Oct. 20, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier and one Department of Army civilian employee who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. Douglas J. Riney, 26, of Fairview, Illinois, and Michael G. Sauro, 40, of McAlester, Oklahoma, died Oct. 19 in Kabul, Afghanistan,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $28 Million Settlement with Nursing Home Pharmacy Company for Healthcare Fraud
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday joined with 44 other states, Washington, D.C. and the federal government to announce a $28 million settlement with Omnicare Inc. over allegations the company solicited and received kickbacks from Abbott Laboratories in exchange for recommending and purchasing the drug Depakote for[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Investing More Than $50 Million through ApprenticeshipUSA to Expand Proven Pathways into the Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has focused on creating an economy that works for every American. Under his leadership, our businesses have added 15.3 million jobs since early 2010, and the economy has seen the longest streak of job creation on record. However,[Read More…]
Republicans to Trump: American Elections Are Not Rigged, You Must Accept the Outcome
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. At Wednesday night’s debate, and again Thursday at his rally, Donald Trump declared his unwillingness to respect the electoral process that is the foundation of American democracy by refusing to accept the outcome of the election. American elections are not rigged. Peaceful transfers of power are[Read More…]
