NIH-funded clinical trial shows Eylea, Avastin, and Lucentis perform similarly when vision loss is mild. Patient undergoes an eye exam. National Eye Institute Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. A two-year clinical trial that compared three drugs for diabetic macular edema (DME) found that gains in vision were greater for participants receiving[Read More…]
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Glyphosate Residues in Popular German Beers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. Last Thursday, the Munich Environmental Institute stated that it had found traces of glyphosate, the widely used and controversial weed-killer, in 14 of Germany’s most popular beers. These findings are a potential blow to Germany’s Beer Purity Law, which is highly regarded in German beer culture.[Read More…]
FDA Providing $2 Million in New Grants for Natural History Studies in Rare Diseases
Silver Springs, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of $2 million in research grants to fund natural history studies in rare diseases. The aim is to collect data on how specific rare diseases progress in individuals over time so that knowledge can inform[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says EPA’s Clean Power Plan Will Stand and Illinois Must Act
During tele-conference Thursday, AG Madigan explains why federal standard should survive challenge— and Illinois Sierra Club calls for quick action by Gov. Rauner CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Nearly 2,100 people from around Illinois heard Attorney General Lisa Madigan clarify why new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean air goals stand on[Read More…]
Feminine Hygiene Products Tainted with Glyphosate, Other Toxic Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Feminine care products sold in France may contain “potentially toxic residues,” according to a study conducted by 60 Millions de Consommateurs, a French consumer rights group. The study finds traces of chemicals, such as dioxins and insecticides, in 5 of 11 products tested. A separate analysis conducted[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Protect Living Organ Donor Rights
Gives Kidney and Other Organ Donors Time and Flexibility to Recover After Donation by Amending Family and Medical Leave Act WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R.-Ill.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), along with Congressmen Michael Burgess M.D. (R-Texas-26) and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.-10) today introduced the Living Donor Protection Act[Read More…]
Senators Merkley, Durbin, Blumenthal, Menendez, Schumer Introduce Medical Debt Relief Act
Bill would help consumers and the economy by ensuring that consumers’ credit scores aren’t haunted by paid-off debt taken on through no fault of their own WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Chuck Schumer[Read More…]
Pfizer Dodges Taxes and Price Gouges Patients, New Report Finds
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders admonished Pfizer today after a new report exposed how the company squeezes American families by dodging taxes and inflating prescription drug prices. The study, conducted by Americans for Tax Fairness, found that Pfizer has increased the prices of dozens of prescription drugs at[Read More…]
Warren, Capito, Clark and Stivers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Allow Partial Filling of Opioid Prescriptions
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Yesterday, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Representatives Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) to introduce the Reducing Unused Medications Act. The bill would allow prescriptions for opioid medications to be partially filled by pharmacists at the request[Read More…]
UN Health Agency Warns El Niño May Increase Breeding Grounds for Mosquitoes Spreading Zika
Mosquitoes in a laboratory. Removing stagnant water used by these insects to breed is crucial in combating the spread of Zika. Photo: FAO/Simon Miana GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–25 February 2016 – The above-average rainfall caused by El Niño that is expected in parts of South America until May could cause floods and increases[Read More…]
