Comprehensive Legislation is Needed to Relieve Suffering in New York; Research Should Augment, Not Replace, Legislative Solution; Strong Statements from Patients, Caregivers and Physicians Calling on Governor to Support Compassionate Care Act NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Today, the Buffalo News reported on an agreement with Britain-based GW Pharmaceuticals to pursue[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  Significant improvement with the use of a combination drug therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer was reported at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago. This is the first ovarian cancer study to use a combination of drugs that could be[Read More…]

Northwestern Medicine experts outline the signs of a stroke and explain the need for quick action CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  On average, one American dies from a stroke every four minutes. Stroke is also the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. While common, stroke is also preventable with[Read More…]

Patients, Families and Advocates Cheer Maziarz and New York Times Editorial, Travel to Albany Today to Demand Vote in Senate Finance Committee  New York—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014. In a another strong sign of growing GOP support for medical marijuana, Senate Vice President Pro Tempore George Maziarz (R-Lockport) has signed on as co-sponsor of[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched openFDA, a new initiative designed to make it easier for web developers, researchers, and the public to access large, important public health datasets collected by the agency. In alignment with the recent Presidential Executive Order on Open[Read More…]

Encourages Youth and Families to Get Outdoors and Get Active this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed June as “Leave No Child Inside” month in Illinois, and encouraged families to spend time outdoors enjoying recreation opportunities, activities and events throughout the state. “Following the harsh winter, our[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Celebrex (celecoxib) capsules, a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short-term (acute) pain, and other conditions. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries received approval to market celecoxib capsules in 50 milligram, 100 mg, 200 mg, and[Read More…]

Awardees to conduct innovative public health prevention research to reduce health disparities Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $19.5 million to 26 academic institutions in 25 states to study how people and their communities can avoid or counter the risks for chronic illnesses,[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  On the fifth anniversary of the murder of the Kansas reproductive health care provider Dr. George Tiller at the hands of an anti-choice activist, the Center for Reproductive Rights remembers his legacy as a fearless defender of women’s fundamental health and rights, providing abortion care despite[Read More…]

CPR and AED Demonstrations at Metra Stations CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  Metra, Northwestern Medicine® and the American Heart Association are teaming up to provide lifesaving demonstrations at several Metra stations as well as all downtown Chicago stations, on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, during morning rush hour.  Metra customers will get a[Read More…]