Sao Paulo, Brazil–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014.  The administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychotropic cannabinoid, controls sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a series of case summaries published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. An international team of investigators from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil[Read More…]

The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks Norovirus Questions and Answers. Entire infographic  Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014.  Most norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food occur in food service settings, according to a Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infected food workers are frequently the[Read More…]

Patient advocates are producing ads in an effort to educate public, hold federal policymakers accountable Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC in Maryland and South Florida over the next few days to draw attention to[Read More…]

Attorneys General Alleged GSK Violated State Consumer Protection Laws by Illegally Marketing Advair, Paxil & Wellbutrin Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a $105 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK). The settlement resolves allegations by Madigan and 44 other state attorneys general that GSK unlawfully promoted its[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive bird and mosquito batch reported in Illinois for 2014. Henry County Health Department employees collected a positive bird on May 29, 2014 in Colona and Madison County Health Department employees collected a[Read More…]

Drug Manufacturers Knowingly Downplayed Serious Risks, Promoted Unfounded Benefits Associated With Highly Addictive Painkillers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against five pharmaceutical manufacturers for misrepresenting the benefits of opioids, a class of highly addictive[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Research has documented the psychosocial toll of terrorism on young people, but most of that work has focused on large-scale attacks like Sept. 11. A new study in the July 2014 Pediatrics, “Adjustment Among Area Youth After the Boston Marathon Bombing and Subsequent Manhunt,”[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. In the absence of the kind of federal regulations that apply to tobacco cigarettes, advertising for e-cigarettes has increased dramatically in the U.S. in the past several years, especially during programs most likely to be watched by adolescents and young adults, according to a[Read More…]

Support group turns to boxing to help caregivers, those fighting disease stay active CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014.  Sometimes a left hook is just what the doctor ordered.Paula Weiner, for one, is looking forward to finding out. The Chicago resident was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago when she noticed a[Read More…]

Winner Will Demonstrate Concept at Health DatapaloozaTM Today in Washington, D.C. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014.  It was a day brimming with innovation, excitement and interaction around creative solutions to everyday health care problems as Chicago Health 2.0 hosted its “Make-a-thon” competition at their 2014 Spring Conference. The event focused on innovation[Read More…]