Finding points way to new approaches to Ebola treatment Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016. A first-of-its-kind Ebola study yields clues to how some people are able to survive the deadly virus and suggests possible avenues for treatments that could save more lives. Researchers at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory[Read More…]
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Home of America’s Only Known Jaguar From Copper Mine
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ignored Its Own Scientists in Approving Sprawling Rosemont Copper Mine Photo of “El Jefe” the jaguar by Conservation CATalyst and the Center for Biological Diversity. TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and[Read More…]
North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership Action Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The North American Climate, Energy, and Environment Partnership was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama, and President Enrique Peña Nieto on June 29, 2016, at the North American Leaders Summit in Ottawa, Canada. This Action Plan identifies the deliverables to be achieved and[Read More…]
FDA Clears First Test to Detect Specific Genetic Markers for Certain Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Directly from Clinical Specimens
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the Xpert Carba-R Assay, an infection control aid that tests patient specimens to detect specific genetic markers associated with bacteria that are resistant to Carbapenem antibiotics. Carbapenem antibiotics are widely used in hospitals to treat[Read More…]
FDA Approves Implantable Device that Changes the Shape of the Cornea to Correct Near Vision
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, a device implanted in the cornea (the clear, front surface) of one eye to improve near vision in certain patients with presbyopia. It is the second FDA-approved implantable corneal device for correction[Read More…]
FDA Requests Additional Information to Address Data Gaps for Consumer Hand Sanitizers
Proposed rule focuses on certain active ingredients in antiseptic hand sanitizers and wipes used in the consumer setting Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in[Read More…]
FDA Approves Epclusa for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
First regimen to treat all six major HCV genotypes Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epclusa to treat adult patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) both with and without cirrhosis (advanced liver disease). For patients with moderate to severe cirrhosis (decompensated cirrhosis), Epclusa[Read More…]
Alaskan and Canadian Groups Petition Secretary of the Interior to Investigate Mines in British Columbia
Groups say threats to Pacific salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears, and woodland caribou, undermine U.S. conservation treaties View of the Tulsequah River, looking east towards the confluence with Taku River. Photo courtesy of Chris Miller / Trout Unlimited Juneau, AK —(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. A coalition of conservation and Alaska Native groups[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on today’s ruling by the U. S. Supreme Court in Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt which challenged a Texas law severely limiting women’s access to reproductive health services: “For more than four decades, politicians have consistently tried[Read More…]
Senator Wyden: Women Have a Constitutionally Protected Right to Make Choices about Their Bodies
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas state law known as HB-2, which would have placed burdensome requirements on health care clinics and doctors who offer abortion care: “In the United States, women have[Read More…]
