Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Women are a foundation of our families, and their health affects the well-being of our communities and our country. They often make health care decisions for their families as well as themselves. However, American women have not always had access to the health care[Read More…]
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FDA Clears First Test to Quickly Diagnose and Distinguish MRSA and MSSA
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the first test for Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) infections that is able to quickly identify whether the bacteria are methicillin resistant (MRSA) or methicillin susceptible (MSSA). There are many different types of Staphylococci bacteria, which cause skin infections,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Rare Type of Pancreatic Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afinitor (everolimus) to treat patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors located in the pancreas (PNET) that cannot be removed by surgery or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Neuroendocrine tumors found in the[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Warns Rainy Season Poses Challenge to Ongoing Anti-cholera Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2011. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti will continue supporting all efforts to combat the spread of cholera in the Caribbean country, cautioning today that the forthcoming rainy season could pose fresh challenges because of the risk of contamination of water sources. “The rainy season is[Read More…]
May is for Migration: 5 Billion Birds Wing Their Way North
New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. In much of the U.S., May is peak migration month. Birds of every kind – songbirds, raptors, and shorebirds – fly from their winter homes in the south to their summer breeding grounds in places as far north as the Arctic. Along the way they[Read More…]
Daily Pill for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2011. A new drug for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy has shown significant benefits in mice, opening the door for clinical trials. The promising results indicate that a simple, daily pill to treat all patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy should be possible, whether or not this[Read More…]
USDA and DOE Award Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America’s Reliance on Imported Oil
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. As part of the Obama Administration’s comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a total of $47 million to fund eight research and development projects that will support the production of biofuels, bioenergy and[Read More…]
Prince Charles Advocates for Food Sustainability During Visit to Georgetown University
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011 – The Prince of Wales told an audience of students and faculty at Georgetown University today that the model of food production prevalent in the 21st century world just doesn’t work. “We will have to develop much more sustainable, or durable forms of food production because the[Read More…]
Statement by World Bank Group on New Report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program
Washington—(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011 – Andrew Steer, Special Envoy for Climate Change, World Bank Group today issued the following statement on the new report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, the scientific arm of the eight-nation Arctic Council. “The findings in the new report from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment[Read More…]
Preventing Injury and Illness During Flooding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is urging residents in and around flooded areas to take precautions to help prevent disease and stay safe. “It is important people in flood-affected areas avoid the water as much as possible in order to protect themselves[Read More…]
