Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. Most women should be screened for cervical cancer no more often than once every three to five years, according to new guidelines issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College). In addition to extending the interval between Pap tests, co-testing with[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 297 States: 16 Deaths: 23 Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections [View Larger Map] Cases[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fycompa (perampanel) tablets to treat partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy ages 12 years and older. Partial seizures are the most common type of seizure seen in people with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder in[Read More…]

Center for Reproductive Rights receives Allende Foundation honor for second consecutive year NEW YORK–(ENEWSPSF)–October 22, 2012.  In recognition for outstanding and compassionate work to advance women’s reproductive rights, the Isabel Allende Foundation has awarded the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood Federation of America with the 2012 Espíritu Award.[Read More…]

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012.  Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital have received National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Awards for the Chicago and Lake County/Kenosha County markets. The award is presented to hospitals that have been ranked as having the highest quality and image by healthcare consumers in over 300[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 271 States: 16 Deaths: 21 Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count  October 19, 2012 2:00 PM EDT  Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections   [View Larger Map][Read More…]

Weill Cornell Researchers Discover a New Effective Approach for Converting Amniotic Fluid-Derived Cells into Endothelial Cells to Repair Damaged Blood Vessels in Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and Trauma NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–Ocober. 19, 2012 — A research team at Weill Cornell Medical College has discovered a way to utilize diagnostic prenatal[Read More…]

Intervention stopped early in NIH-funded study of weight loss in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes after finding no harm, but no cardiovascular benefits Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012.  An intensive diet and exercise program resulting in weight loss does not reduce cardiovascular events such as heart attack and[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012 – 03:07 PM EDT  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently coordinating a multistate investigation of fungal infection among patients who received a steroid injection with a potentially contaminated product either into the spinal area or in[Read More…]

Details Success of Previous Year, Encourages All Residents to Participate SPRINGFIELD –(ENWSPF)–October 18, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined today by the Sangamon County Health Department, first-responders and local participants kicked off the 2013 Yellow Dot program. Due to the successful introduction of the program in 2011, the[Read More…]