Bremerhaven–(ENEWSPF)–20th August 2014. Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), have for the first time extensively mapped Greenland’s and Antarctica’s ice sheets with the help of the ESA satellite CryoSat-2 and have thus been able to prove that the ice crusts of both[Read More…]
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Study: Cannabis Inhaler Delivers Effective Relief To Neuropathy Patients
Haifa, Israel—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2014. The administration of a single dose of whole-plant cannabis via a thermal-metered inhaler is effective and well tolerated among patients suffering from neuropathy (nerve pain), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. Israeli investigators[Read More…]
34 Groups Urge NRC to Postpone Key Votes in Order to Avoid ‘Taint’ of Magwood Conflict of Interest
Latest step follows announced August 31 departure of “fatally compromised” Magwood on heels of June and July letters urging him to step down for violations of ethics laws in seeking and landing a job promoting nuclear energy WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2014. Nearly three dozen groups and individuals — including[Read More…]
IDOT Teams Up with ‘Walking Dead’ Star to Drive Down Fatalities in Illinois
Innovative New Labor Day Ad Campaign to Target Young Males; Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk, Unbelted Drivers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2014. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials joined “The Walking Dead” Star Michael Rooker and representatives from Arthur Agency, a Carbondale-based advertising firm, at the Music Box Theatre today[Read More…]
Recovery Reversal Seen in Oregon Study of Returning Concussed Athletes
Dual tasking abilities show regression in many athletes returning to action in less than a month EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2014. When are athletes who have suffered concussions ready to return to action? A new University of Oregon study has found that high school athletes who head back on the field[Read More…]
Monthly Blood Transfusions Reduce Sickle Cell Anemia-related Brain Injury in Children
NIH-funded study provides hope for children with disease-related brain damage Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2014. Regular blood transfusions prevent recurrent blockage of brain blood vessels, a serious neurological side effect that occurs in one third of children with sickle cell anemia, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of[Read More…]
New Poll: Majority of Ohio Electricity Customers Do Not Support Coal Plant Bailouts
Results show Ohio electricity customers are concerned about air pollution, rising costs of electricity by wide margins COLUMBUS, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2014. In results froma new poll by Public Policy Partners (PPP) released today by Public Citizen and the Sierra Club, a strong percentage of Ohio electricity customers favor clean, renewable[Read More…]
Antibacterial Soap Exposes Health Workers to High Triclosan Levels
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2014. In case there wasn’t enough news about the hazards of the ubiquitous antibacterial chemical triclosan in the past week, another study published Tuesday finds additional risks associated with exposure to the pesticide. The study, Health Care Worker Exposures to the Antibacterial Agent Triclosan, led by researchers[Read More…]
EPA Report Shows Progress in Reducing Urban Air Toxics Across the United States
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2014. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress – the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics. “This report gives[Read More…]
U.S. EPA Serving as On-Scene Coordinator in Emergency Response to Ohio River Oil Spill
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is serving as the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the emergency response to an oil spill that occurred Tuesday night when approximately 3500 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the Ohio River from Duke Energy’s Beckjord power plant. Twenty-four hour operations are[Read More…]
