New Sleep Center Focuses on Evaluation and Treatment for Range of Sleep Problems in Children NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013 — Sleep-related problems are among the most common issues seen by a pediatrician, and for good reason — poor sleep habits can lead to behavioral, educational, social and health problems. Fortunately[Read More…]

Consumers denied health insurance coverage will be able to purchase through the Health Insurance Marketplace; Open enrollment Begins October 1st CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron announced the federally funded Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (IPXP) will no longer accept new enrollees after March 2[Read More…]

America’s Largest Media Companies Are Compiling and Promoting Thousands of Recipes that Align with USDA’s Guidance for Healthier Eating WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Today, five of America’s largest media companies, as well as Pinterest, announced a new collaboration in support of Let’s Move! to make it easier for their millions[Read More…]

UK–(ENEWSPF)–25 February 2013. The origin of an innate ability the brain has to protect itself from damage that occurs in stroke has been explained for the first time. The Oxford University researchers hope that harnessing this inbuilt biological mechanism, identified in rats, could help in treating stroke and preventing other[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Lead exposure in early childhood has been linked to lower performance on state achievement tests for many Detroit Public School students in several grades, researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and colleagues report. The researchers also found lower scores for children who[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is pleased to announce that it is now providing educational content to the editors of The Answer Page, Inc. The Answer Page, Inc. is an online medical educational resource founded in[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) yesterday released a list of specific tests or treatments that are commonly given to children, but not always necessary, as part of the Choosing Wisely® campaign, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation. The list identifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013 — University at Albany and Weill Cornell Medical College researchers discuss proposed changes in HIV-Testing guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in a perspective article in the March 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Authors Erika G. Martin, assistant professor[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), a new therapy for patients with HER2-positive, late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer. HER2 is a protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found in increased amounts on some types of cancer cells (HER2-positive), including[Read More…]

Prague, Czech Republic–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus signed legislation into law last week legalizing the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Under the new law, patients with a physician’s authorization will be able to access cannabis from pharmacies. Initially, cannabis will be imported into the country. However,[Read More…]