ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  A medication usually used to help treat depression and anxiety disorders has the potential to help prevent heart failure, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. John Tesmer, research professor at the U-M Life Sciences Institute and professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the[Read More…]

 Orergon–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.   image via: blacktunadiaries.com Public Response To ‘Should Grandma Smoke Pot?’ Is Beyond Creator’s Greatest Expectations By Robert Platshorn, The Silver Tour Thanks so much for making our TV show, “Should Grandma Smoke Pot?”, a reality. Grandma’s wisdom will change the entire conversation about ending cannabis prohibition[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  The U.S. Department of Education announced today the award of $24 million in grants to 22 states to improve personnel training systems to help children with disabilities. States receiving grants are: Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New[Read More…]

Study Examines Newly Proposed DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012 — Parents should not worry that proposed changes to the medical criteria redefining a diagnosis of autism will leave their children excluded and deemed ineligible for psychiatric and medical care, says a team of researchers led[Read More…]

NIH study reveals multiple mechanisms may play role in complex disorder Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  Researchers investigating a known gene risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease discovered it is associated with lower levels of beta amyloid — a brain protein involved in Alzheimer’s — in cognitively healthy older people. The findings[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  In October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, and those who are battling it now, by recommitting ourselves to their fight and spreading the word of the importance of prevention and early detection. Despite significant[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–Septembr 28, 2012.   World Rabies Day is September 28. On this day, begin to take the steps to keep yourself and your family free from rabies. Look for events in your area that provide an opportunity to celebrate World Rabies Day and get the facts on rabies prevention[Read More…]

Encuesta revela una falta de confianza en la compra de medicinas en el Internet  Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos lanzó hoy una campaña nacional para concientizar al público sobre la predominación de las farmacias virtuales fraudulentas, que pueden ser peligrosas[Read More…]

Survey data shows lack of confidence in purchasing drugs over the Internet  Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a national campaign to raise public awareness about the prevalence of fraudulent Internet pharmacies, which can be dangerous to patient health, and to help consumers[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Humira (adalimumab) to include treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults. Humira is approved to control ulcerative colitis when immunosuppressant medicines like corticosteroids, azathioprine, and 6-mercaptopurine have not worked. The drug is an[Read More…]