Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. 137 state leaders from Arizona to Texas have signed an open letter expressing their support for a woman’s access safe and legal abortion. Specifically, the legislators have expressed their support for four of their colleagues–the Honorable Wendy Davis (D) of Texas, Teresa Fedor (D) of Ohio,[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Food Industry for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium in Processed and Commercially Prepared Food
Action aims to empower consumers and reduce sodium consumption to prevent premature illnesses and deaths Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2016. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for public comment that provides practical, voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. Average sodium intake in the U.S.[Read More…]
Statement from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. on Release of Final Individual Patient Expanded Access Form for Compassionate Use
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its efforts to streamline the process used by physicians to request expanded access, often called “compassionate use,” to investigational drugs and biologics for their patients. As a physician, I understand the importance of being able to access[Read More…]
WHO Public Health Advice Regarding the Olympics and Zika Virus
GENEVA –(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus. Brazil is 1 of almost 60 countries and territories which to date report continuing transmission of Zika by mosquitoes. People continue to travel[Read More…]
FDA Approves Ocaliva for Rare, Chronic Liver Disease
Silver Spring. Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. On Friday, May 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults with an inadequate response to UDCA, or as a single therapy in adults[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Illinois House Approves Legislation to Improve Accessibility
Bill Updates Accessibility Guidelines & Improves Ability for Businesses to Comply Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Illinois by a vote of 102-6. “People who live with disabilities deserve equal access[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Diagnostic Imaging Agent to Detect Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Axumin, a radioactive diagnostic agent for injection. Axumin is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in men with suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels following prior treatment. Prostate cancer is[Read More…]
USDA Urges Consumers to Keep Clear of the Danger Zone This Summer
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2016 – Summer cookouts are right around the corner and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging consumers to remember the four simple steps to food safety – Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill – and to steer clear of the ‘Danger[Read More…]
FDA Sued for Failure to Regulate Deadly Bacteria in Raw Oysters
Hundreds of People Have Died Since FDA Learned of the Public Health Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should stop dragging its feet and act on a four-year-old petition urging the agency to regulate deadly bacteria in shellfish harvested in Gulf Coast[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Pharmacy Students Reach Out to Public About Over-the-counter Medications
(Above, students report on the dangers of over-the-counter sleep aids at a suburban nursing facility). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Helping patients understand their medications is at the heart of today’s pharmacy practice, which is why Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy is training students to share their knowledge publicly in the community.[Read More…]
