Geneva, Switzerland—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Paul Armentano Use of the naturally occurring cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) possesses no likely abuse potential and should not be subject to international drug scheduling restrictions, according to recommendations issued this week by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence. Stated WHO: “Recent[Read More…]
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Cancer Treatment Providers Accepting Of Medical Cannabis Use In Children
New Haven, CT—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Paul Armentano Health professionals who specialize in the treatment of pediatric cancer overwhelmingly support medical cannabis as a therapeutic option, according to survey data published in the journal Pediatrics. A team of investigators surveyed the positions of 288 pediatric oncology providers in Illinois, Massachusetts,[Read More…]
FDA Launches New Tool for Sharing Information that Allows Doctors to Better Manage Antibiotic Use, Improve Patient Care
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Theresa Eisenman Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care professionals as part of an overall effort to combat antimicrobial resistance. The agency created a website that will provide[Read More…]
Seasonal Flu Death Estimate Increases Worldwide
Flu shots now available at Park Forest Health Department Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017. According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey. The[Read More…]
FDA Warns Companies for Promoting Alternatives to Street Drugs
Coco Loko and Legal Lean Syrup found to be unapproved drugs Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Lyndsay Meyer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted a warning letter to the marketers and distributors of Legal Lean Syrup, a drink, and Coco Loko, a “snortable” chocolate powder, for selling[Read More…]
FDA Approves Admelog, the First Short-acting “Follow-on” Insulin Product to Treat Diabetes
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By; Lauren Smith Dyer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Admelog (insulin lispro injection), a short-acting insulin indicated to improve control in blood sugar levels in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with type 1 diabetes mellitus and adults with[Read More…]
FDA Launches Public Education Campaign to Encourage Adult Smokers Trying to Quit Cigarettes
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Michael Felberbaum Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an adult smoking cessation education campaign aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through messages of support that underscore the health benefits of quitting. These messages will be displayed in and around gas stations[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Extend Critical Medical Marijuana Protections Through December 22
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted on short-term funding legislation that funds the government through December 22. The bill included a provision extending the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment which provides protection for state medical marijuana programs. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the[Read More…]
Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives
New study confirms a dramatic decrease in infant deaths Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry. In addition, deaths from other or unspecified cardiac causes decreased[Read More…]
More Than Half of U.S. Children Will Have Obesity as Adults If Current Trends Continue
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Todd Datz If current trends in child obesity continue, more than 57% of today’s children in the U.S. will have obesity at age 35, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study also found that excess weight[Read More…]
