SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting health providers across Illinois who received products from the New England Compounding Center (NECC) about new recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning the multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis. Because of concern about possible contamination[Read More…]
Science
Latest Study Again Links Pesticides to Bee Die-Offs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2012. It’s a story we’ve heard for far too long. Research published yesterday in the journal Nature concludes that when bees are exposed to pesticides their colonies have a greater propensity to fail, again raising the urgent need for regulatory action to protect pollinators. This study adds[Read More…]
State of Illinois Calls Attention to the Residents of Long-Term Care in Observance of Residents Rights Month
Department on Aging program protects and defends residents rights SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. With respect to the month long Residents’ Rights observance, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, PhD., says the department works to make sure that residents living in long term care facilities are not forgotten,[Read More…]
Ob-Gyns Recommend Women Wait 3 to 5 Years Between Pap Tests
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. Most women should be screened for cervical cancer no more often than once every three to five years, according to new guidelines issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College). In addition to extending the interval between Pap tests, co-testing with[Read More…]
UPDATE: Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 297 States: 16 Deaths: 23 Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections [View Larger Map] Cases[Read More…]
FDA Approves Fycompa to Treat Seizures in Those 12 Years and Older
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fycompa (perampanel) tablets to treat partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy ages 12 years and older. Partial seizures are the most common type of seizure seen in people with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder in[Read More…]
Backlash Leads U Delaware to Reconsider Pesticide Posting Policy
Unmarked pesticide spraying at the University of Delaware has many students outraged. (Emily Walton photo) Students Pushing University to Adopt Organic Protocols MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012 Amidst pressure from student groups to change its policy of spraying synthetic chemical pesticides on campus lawns, the University of Delaware told SafeLawns it would[Read More…]
Oxford University Researchers ‘Closer Than Ever’ to Cracking Oldest Undeciphered Writing System
UK–(ENEWSPF)–22 October 2012. New technology has allowed researchers to come closer than ever to cracking the world’s oldest undeciphered writing system. Researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton have developed a Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) System for Ancient Documentary Artefacts (funded by the UK Arts and[Read More…]
Acclaimed Author Isabel Allende Recognizes Critical Work of the Center for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood with 2012 Espíritu Awards
Center for Reproductive Rights receives Allende Foundation honor for second consecutive year NEW YORK–(ENEWSPSF)–October 22, 2012. In recognition for outstanding and compassionate work to advance women’s reproductive rights, the Isabel Allende Foundation has awarded the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood Federation of America with the 2012 Espíritu Award.[Read More…]
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Win Consumer Choice Awards
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital have received National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Awards for the Chicago and Lake County/Kenosha County markets. The award is presented to hospitals that have been ranked as having the highest quality and image by healthcare consumers in over 300[Read More…]
