Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In response to the opioid abuse epidemic, today Dr. Robert Califf, the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco, along with other FDA leaders, called for a far-reaching action plan to reassess the agency’s approach to opioid medications. The plan will focus on policies[Read More…]
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Routine Antibiotics Should Be Reconsidered for Malnourished Children
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases. Given this finding, the study’s authors say that routinely using antibiotics may not be necessary or beneficial for[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Announce Proposal Creating U.S. Seafood Traceability Program
Proposal is a major step forward in combating illegal fishing and seafood fraud Seafood in open air market. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, the National Ocean Council Committee to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced its proposal for creating a U.S. seafood traceability program[Read More…]
Prenatal Steroids Lower Risk of Respiratory Illness in Late Preterm Infants
NIH study shows treatment benefits extend to infants born at 34-36 weeks. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Prenatal steroid therapy reduces the chance of respiratory complications among infants born at 34-36 weeks, so-called “late” preterm infants, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health research network. Steroids are a[Read More…]
Natural Protein Points to New Inflammation Treatment
Findings may offer insight to effective treatments for inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis. Stained sections of foot joints from wild-type (left) and TTP+ (right) mice show that when both were tested using a model of rheumatoid arthritis, the wild-type mouse experienced significant inflammation. Arrows indicate[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Discover Genetic Cause of Rare Allergy to Vibration
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a rare form of inherited hives induced by vibration, also known as vibratory urticaria. Running, hand clapping, towel drying or even taking a bumpy bus ride can cause temporary skin rashes in[Read More…]
5 Reasons the EPA Should Regulate Methane Emissions from Existing Oil and Gas Sources
Porter Ranch Estates sit at the foothills near a Southern California Gas well that has been leaking methane daily near the community of Porter Ranch, California, January 7, 2016. Source: AP/Michael Own Baker Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, proposed limits[Read More…]
With Zika Virus, Widespread Pesticide Spraying Not the Long-Term Solution, says Entomologist
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Speaking to The Guardian, a leading Kenyan entomologist warns that spraying pesticides will fail to deal with the Zika virus. Just recently the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a public health emergency over growing concerns that the virus is linked with microcephaly. Aerial and[Read More…]
Study Finds Bed Bugs Highly Resistant to Neonic Insecticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. According to a study published in Oxford University Press, entitled High Levels of Resistance in the Common Bed Bug, bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids (neonics). Neonics have become one of the most widely used active ingredients to control bed bugs since the insects’ have[Read More…]
USDA Finalizes New Food Safety Measures to Reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in Poultry
New Standards to Help Prevent an Estimated 50,000 Illnesses Annually WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Februar 4, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the finalization of new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products, as well as in raw[Read More…]
