UK–(ENEWSPF)–30 April 2013. New research has overturned the theory that the Mount Toba super-eruption, which took place at the Indonesian island of Sumatra 75,000 years ago, could have plunged the Earth into a volcanic winter which led to the near extinction of early humans. A fresh analysis of volcanic ash[Read More…]
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Alaska Native Communities Receive Technical Assistance for Local Clean Energy Development
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help Tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security and build a sustainable energy future, the Energy Department and the Denali Commission yesterday announced that five Alaska Native communities will receive technical expertise through the Strategic Technical Assistance[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders: Increased Mental Health Care Needed in Iraq
Iraq 2009 © Khalil Sayyad – Basra, where MSF established an international team in 2008 BAGHDAD/NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–APRIL 30, 2013—The Iraqi Ministry of Health and its supporters should improve access to mental health care services for a population still reeling from decades of conflict, political instability, and social upheaval, the international[Read More…]
Governor Chris Christie and Legislature Reach Agreement on Bill that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases and Expands Access to Overdose Antidote Naloxone Advocates and Families Cheer Bipartisan Agreement as Triumph of Good Public Health Policy Trenton–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, Governor Chris Christie and leadership in the New Jersey Legislature reached agreement on a bill to help prevent[Read More…]
Northwestern Medicine Researchers Work to Improve Heart Attack Response Time
Recent study finds that door-to-balloon times can be lowered using process improvement strategies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. While all heart attacks have the potential to be deadly, one type is referred to as the “widow maker” because of its high risk of death. A ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the 150th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 – 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please, everybody have a seat. Well, it’s good to be back. Good morning, everybody, and thank you, Dr. Cicerone, for the kind introduction and the great work that you do. The[Read More…]
College Students Urged to Donate Responsibly; Recognize Social Impact
Five pilot schools for the 2013 program are: Creighton University (Nebraska); Northern Illinois University; University of Toledo (Ohio); Franklin College (Indiana); and Trinity University (Texas) STAMFORD, Conn.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 — As the college school year comes to an end, students leaving campus often leave perfectly good clothing, electronics, books and[Read More…]
Not all Reflux in Infants is Disease, According to American Academy of Pediatrics
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2013. In order to effectively manage and treat reflux-related symptoms, it is important for pediatricians to distinguish patients with physiologic gastroesophageal reflux (GER) from those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GER is defined as the normal passage of gastric contents into the esophagus, while GERD[Read More…]
Preterm Infants Need Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Vitamin D is important for babies born prematurely as well as for full-term infants. However, a lack of strong bones in preterm babies is primarily due to not enough calcium and phosphorus in the diet. A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report,[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Guidelines For Care of Infants in Planned Home Births
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Although still uncommon, the rate of home births has increased during the past several years in the U.S. In a new policy statement, “Planned Home Birth,” in the May 2013 Pediatrics (published online April 29), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) makes recommendations for[Read More…]
