$98 million in rental assistance will prevent homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. To prevent thousands of people with disabilities from experiencing homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced nearly $98[Read More…]

CDC report highlights areas for improvement in an effort to protect patients Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Hospitals in the U.S. continue to make progress in the fight against central line-associated bloodstream infections and some surgical site infections, according to a report issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]

UK–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2013.  Genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development, according to a study in mice led by researchers at the University of Oxford. This new study adds to the evidence that autism and schizophrenia are neurodevelopmental disorders, a term[Read More…]

    Legislation Expands Access to Life-Saving Overdose Antidote, Naloxone; Overdose Is a Leading Cause of Accidental Death in Colorado Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Denver–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. This week, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider SB 13-14, which expands access[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2103. About two-thirds of children and adolescents younger than 18 years will experience at least one traumatic event, such as an accident, natural or man-made disaster, war, accident or school shooting. But little evidence exists on the best way to help those children recover and[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Amblyopia is a life-long vision impairment that affects 2 percent to 4 percent of the population in the U.S., yet is highly preventable and treatable if recognized early. The study, “Practical Community Photoscreening in Very Young Children,” in the March 2013 Pediatrics (published online[Read More…]

The obese mouse on the right was fed a high-fat diet. The mouse on the left was fed the same diet but is a normal weight after receiving amlexanox. (Image credit: Shannon Reilly.) ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Researchers at the University of Michigan’s Life Sciences Institute have found that amlexanox,[Read More…]

Half-day conference to focus on regulatory issues surrounding comprehensive policies to license, sell and use marijuana Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2013. Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will be featured today in a RAND Drug Policy Research Center conference and webcast discussion on developing public health regulations for[Read More…]

  Scientists, patients, doctors, advocates, lawyers, policymakers unite to advance public health policy reforms Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2013. The country’s leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), formally announced today its National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, “Bridging the Gap Between Public & Policy,” to be held in[Read More…]

Boston, MA—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2013. Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The findings, if confirmed in future studies, could lead to a role for[Read More…]