Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cyramza (ramucirumab) to treat patients with advanced stomach cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer located in the region where the esophagus joins the stomach. Stomach cancer forms in the tissues lining the stomach and[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014.  Muscle weakness from long-term alcoholism may stem from an inability of mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, to self-repair, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. In research conducted with rats, scientists found evidence that chronic heavy alcohol use affects a gene involved[Read More…]

Prosecutions contradict Obama Administration statements, policy against targeting sick patients Spokane, WA—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. Family members from a rural area of eastern Washington are expected to go to trial next month on federal marijuana charges, despite the Obama Administration’s repeated claims that it does not target seriously ill patients. The[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2014. The state of Illinois today announced that the proposed rules for implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act have been published in the Illinois Register. The new draft rules include changes from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), the Illinois Department of Financial[Read More…]

Admitting Privileges of Two Doctors Illegally Revoked Because They Provide Abortions AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014.  Today two doctors filed suit against University General Hospital in Dallas after the hospital revoked the doctors’ admitting privileges because they provide abortions on their own time, off site. This is a clear violation of the[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ragwitek, the first allergen extract administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat short ragweed pollen induced allergic rhinitis (hay fever), with or without conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), in adults 18 years through 65 years of age. Ragwitek contains[Read More…]

Procedure poses risk of spreading undetected cancerous tissue in women with unsuspected cancer Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. In a safety communication notice issued today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discouraged the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or uterine fibroids (myomectomy) in[Read More…]

Public health interventions close health equity gaps among diverse U.S. populations This graphic depicts diverse people collaborating and discussing ideas about innovation, technical packages, performance management, partnerships communication, and political commitment to reduce health disparities. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014.  Evidence-based interventions at the local and national levels provide promising strategies[Read More…]

National report card on food safety indicates more can be done   2013 Food Safety Progress Report – Entire infographic  Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014.  The nation’s food safety grades are out and the results are mixed.  CDC’s annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public[Read More…]

Despite progress continued efforts needed to combat diabetes complications   Trends in Rates of Diabetes-Related Complications from 1990 to 2010 among U.S. Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes Entire infographic  Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014.  Rates of five major diabetes-related complications have declined substantially in the last 20 years among U.S. adults with[Read More…]