Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012.  Preliminary results from clinical trials in a subtype of lymphoma show that for a number of patients whose disease was not cured by other treatments, the drug ibrutinib can provide significant anti-cancer responses with modest side effects.These results were presented as part of the opening plenary[Read More…]

Changes in delivery practices appear to be main contributing factor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012.  Women take longer to give birth today than did women 50 years ago, according to an analysis of nearly 140,000 deliveries conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers could not identify all[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012.  In April, we recognize National Autism Awareness Month and the special challenges faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the increase in the number of children identified with ASD reaffirm that autism is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. This year, an estimated half a million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Cancer patients are parents and grandparents, children and cherished friends; the disease touches almost all of us and casts a[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect young people and adults of every background, and millions of American families know the weight of their impact. On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize ASDs as a growing public health issue and recommit to supporting those living with an ASD[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. With quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans. Their selfless acts inspire hope at moments of profound need, and they recall the giving spirit that lies at the heart of our national character. During[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, the National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter will partner with the Village of Park Forest to host a health symposium featuring Dr. Joel Wallach. Dr. Wallach is a world renowned veterinarian, pathologist, naturopathic physician, author and lecturer who became nationally[Read More…]

FDA takes two significant actions Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012.  Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two separate draft guidance documents to help fight the tobacco epidemic and stop children from using tobacco. The draft guidance documents implement provisions of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control[Read More…]

Announcement Comes as Obama Administration Escalates Attack on Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers in California, Colorado and other Medical Marijuana States; Drug Policy Alliance Commends DC Policymakers for Respecting Voters and Standing Up to Federal Government to Protect Patients, But Calls on Them to Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Washington,[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012.  UN Postal Administration releases postage stamps to honour World Autism Awareness Day. Photo: UNPA The annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day should spur global action to combat the “unacceptable” discrimination, abuse and isolation that people with the disorder and their loved ones face, according to[Read More…]