Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requiring the removal of certain restrictions on prescribing and use of the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) to reflect new information regarding the cardiovascular risk of the medicine. Today’s actions are consistent with the recommendations of expert[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Positive Results Seen in Treating Critically Ill Flu Patients With NAI Drugs
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. In 2009, a global influenza pandemic, influenza A (2009 H1N1), severely sickened and killed thousands of people, including many in the United States. Since the onset of the H1N1 pandemic, prompt administration of antiviral drugs has been recommended for all patients with a suspected[Read More…]
‘Rare’ ApoE Gene Variant Now Believed to be Common in Africans and African Descendants Worldwide
The Gene Can Increase Levels of Triglyceride Fats in Blood, Which May Contribute to Risk of Heart Disease and Other Disorders NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have found that a genetic variation that is linked to increased levels of triglycerides — fats in the blood[Read More…]
Report: Medical Marijuana States Already in Compliance with Federal Enforcement Guidelines
Patient advocates call on Congress to adopt binding changes to new federal policy Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Medical marijuana advocates Americans for Safe Access (ASA) issued a report today that analyzes the Obama Administration’s latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate medical marijuana distribution. The report,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Announce Grant Funding for Growing Power’s Farmers for Chicago Program
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $300,000 grant to Growing Power’s Farmers For Chicago Program. One of the first programs of its kind in the nation, the Farmers For Chicago Program will provide local non-profits the funding and resources[Read More…]
FDA Approves Nexavar to Treat Type of Thyroid Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved uses of Nexavar (sorafenib) to treat late-stage (metastatic) differentiated thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer is a cancerous growth of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck. Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most common type[Read More…]
AMA Continues Opposition to Marijuana Legalization, But Softens Language
National Harbor, MD–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. The House of Delegates of the American Medical Association voted Tuesday to retain an official position that “cannabis is a dangerous drug and as such is a public health concern,” while at the same time adopting language appearing to acknowledge the changing attitudes toward marijuana[Read More…]
Congressional Bill Introduced To Restore Second Amendment Rights To Medical Cannabis Patients
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Last Friday, Colorado Congressman Jared Polis (D) introduced HR 3483, Protecting Individual Liberties and States’ Rights Act. The legislation was introduced in the wake of a federal memo to licensed gun dealers circulated nationwide last year warning them not to sell guns or ammunition to customers[Read More…]
Opening Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Secretary of State Kerry Re: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Well, thank you. Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Corker and members of the committee, thanks very, very much for welcoming me here to talk about the Disabilities Treaty, which I’m very anxious to do. I’m mindful of the comments of the Ranking Member just now. I’d[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2013. Earlier today, I signed into law the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that allows scientists to carry out research into organ donations from one person with HIV to another. For decades, these organ transplants have been illegal. It was even[Read More…]
