Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2011. National Institutes of Health has joined with organizations interested in Down syndrome to form a consortium that will foster the exchange of information on biomedical and biobehavioral research on the chromosomal condition. “The idea is to have an open channel of communication between the NIH and[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
MIT: Computer Science Gives a Boost to Heart Health
A new study shows that using computer science techniques to help determine risk of death in heart attack sufferers yields more accurate results. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2011. Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the University of Michigan, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $24 Million Federal Grant to Create Healthier Communities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Illinois a $24 million grant to support public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities and control health care spending. The award, $4.8 million per[Read More…]
State of IL Health Department Recognizes World Rabies Day
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2011 is World Rabies Day, a global campaign to spread the word about rabies prevention. With the theme, Working Together to Make Rabies History!, the World Rabies day initiative was founded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alliance for Rabies Control to[Read More…]
California RNs Want Sutter to End Lockout & State to Investigate Safety Violations Following Patient Death
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United yesterday called on Sutter corporation to immediately end the unsafe lockout of its regularly scheduled nurses following media confirmation of a patient death while under the care of a strike replacement RN, as well as reports of other serious problems involving[Read More…]
Crohn’s Patients Who Use Cannabis Report Fewer Surgeries, Are Less Likely To Use Prescription Drugs
“All patients stated that consuming cannabis had a positive effect on their disease activity” Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Cannabis use is associated with a reduction in Crohn’s disease (CD) activity and disease-related surgeries, according to the results of a retrospective observational study published in the August issue of the[Read More…]
First Human West Nile Virus Case in Central Illinois For 2011 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in central Illinois for 2011. The Coles County Health Department is reporting a child tested positive for West Nile virus. “Although we’re seeing cooler temperatures, mosquitoes are still active[Read More…]
FDA: Over-the-counter Asthma Inhalers Containing Chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) Will No Longer Be Made or Sold After Dec. 31, 2011
Users of Primatene Mist will need a prescription product to treat their asthma Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says users of epinephrine inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) should plan now to get a prescription for a replacement product because these inhalers will not be made[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—September 22, 2011. Every September, we recognize National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month to increase public knowledge about Sickle Cell disease (SCD). SCD is the most common inherited blood disorder; an estimated 72,000 Americans live with SCD, and approximately two million Americans, including one in 12 African Americans, carry[Read More…]
AAA Joins IDOT to Host 82 Safety Seat Checkpoints As Part of National Child Passenger Safety Week
AAA, IDOT urge parents to keep children in rear-facing safety seats longer AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. AAA now advises parents of infants and young toddlers to secure their children in rear-facing child safety seats for as long as possible, maxing out the upper weight or height limits of the car[Read More…]
